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Keely Severance
Registered Nurse
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 9 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, charge nursing, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo , CO
08.2012 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo West, CO
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 10+ times per day
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO 01.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIH Storke Scale
- Designated Requester
- TNCC
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Preventive health
Strong clinical judgment
Sanitation
Infection control measures
Insulin medication assistance
Foley catheters
Family planning services education
IV setup
Supply restocking
Acute care expertise
Vaccine administration
Staff supervision
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Relationship building
Medical laboratory procedures
Physical assessments
Medication distribution
Patient counseling
Performing EKGs
At-risk patient care
Collecting vitals
Oxygen saturation standards
Lab result interpretation
Personal care needs
Medication Administration
Patient discharge
HIPAA education
Emergency Procedures
Chest pain management
High level of autonomy
Precepting
Critical care
Data Collection
Family advocacy
Emotional intelligence
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Software
- Meditech Documentation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University-Pueblo
01.2010 - 05.2012
Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2012